Man accused of stealing $100M from special needs trust fund company faces more legal action
A Pinellas County businessman who's accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with special needs is in more hot water after he was hit with a lawsuit filed by the Florida Attorney General, accusing him of orchestrating a similar scheme through a different company.
A Pinellas County businessman who's accused of stealing $100 million from trust funds for people with special needs is in more hot water after he was hit with a lawsuit filed by the Florida Attorney General, accusing him of orchestrating a similar scheme through a different company.
Investigators charge lover, son of Tampa woman accused of being a ‘Madam’ running sex trafficking operation
Attorneys for a Tampa woman accused of being a ‘madam’ told a Hillsborough County judge on Wednesday that Lina Payne is not guilty of charges she ran a human trafficking and prostitution ring out of her massage parlors and barbershop.
Attorneys for a Tampa woman accused of being a ‘madam’ told a Hillsborough County judge on Wednesday that Lina Payne is not guilty of charges she ran a human trafficking and prostitution ring out of her massage parlors and barbershop.
Woman comes forward to claim she's kid who vanished in 1985
Cherrie Mahan was last seen on Feb. 22, 1985, on Cornplanter Road in Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Cherrie Mahan was last seen on Feb. 22, 1985, on Cornplanter Road in Winfield Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Hillsborough deputies training for active shooter situations in schools: 'We're not taking a day off'
School resource deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) have been going through active threat training at different schools this week.
School resource deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) have been going through active threat training at different schools this week.
Grady Judd: Car wanted in connection to missing Polk County man turns up at sheriff’s district station
A vehicle deputies say is connected to the disappearance of Ethan Fussell has been located, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
A vehicle deputies say is connected to the disappearance of Ethan Fussell has been located, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Busch Gardens employee accused of sexually battering child: 'Deeply disturbing'
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for more victims to come forward after it says a Busch Gardens employee sexually battered an 8-year-old child.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for more victims to come forward after it says a Busch Gardens employee sexually battered an 8-year-old child.
Scammers posing as SunPass persist despite recent state crackdown
There's a new warning for SunPass holders about a scam once again making the rounds, targeting drivers for unpaid toll fees.
There's a new warning for SunPass holders about a scam once again making the rounds, targeting drivers for unpaid toll fees.
Bradenton PD launches unit dedicated to elder fraud prevention: 'They come through all the time'
One police department in Tampa Bay has already investigated dozens of elder fraud cases this year. The Bradenton Police Department says it’s become such a problem that it created an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Fraud Unit.
One police department in Tampa Bay has already investigated dozens of elder fraud cases this year. The Bradenton Police Department says it’s become such a problem that it created an Elder and Vulnerable Adult Fraud Unit.
'We're going to sell it': Pinellas County sheriff says drivers who run from deputies will forfeit their car
Drivers who try to run from law enforcement in Pinellas County will have their car seized and forfeited under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, according to Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.
Drivers who try to run from law enforcement in Pinellas County will have their car seized and forfeited under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, according to Sheriff Bob Gualtieri.
Brian Battie update: Football player injured in shooting that killed brother makes progress: ‘He’s a fighter'
Brian Battie, an Auburn running back who used to play football for USF, is progressing after he was shot last month outside of a Sarasota hookah lounge.
Brian Battie, an Auburn running back who used to play football for USF, is progressing after he was shot last month outside of a Sarasota hookah lounge.
Florida man arrested after trying to meet undercover detective posing as 14-year-old for sex: Deputies
A man was arrested after having conversations with an undercover detective who was pretending to be a 14-year-old boy for weeks before trying to meet him for sex, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A man was arrested after having conversations with an undercover detective who was pretending to be a 14-year-old boy for weeks before trying to meet him for sex, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrest girlfriends of 2 men charged with murdering Polk County missing man
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help locating not only Ethan Fussell but also finding a Lexus believed to be related to the 21-year-old’s disappearance as two men and their girlfriends face charges in connection with the case.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is asking for help locating not only Ethan Fussell but also finding a Lexus believed to be related to the 21-year-old’s disappearance as two men and their girlfriends face charges in connection with the case.
Florida prison escapee driving stolen car arrested after bolting from Sarasota deputies: FHP
A woman wanted for escaping from a Florida prison is headed back behind bars.
A woman wanted for escaping from a Florida prison is headed back behind bars.
Most dangerous US cities for pedestrians: Where your town ranks
U.S. pedestrian deaths have increased over the past decade, reaching a 40-year high in 2022, according to a new report.
U.S. pedestrian deaths have increased over the past decade, reaching a 40-year high in 2022, according to a new report.
Florida man arrested for smacking officer with Stanley cup after breaking into church
A Florida man was arrested for hitting an officer with a Stanley cup after breaking into a church with a sledgehammer and causing over $10k in damages.
A Florida man was arrested for hitting an officer with a Stanley cup after breaking into a church with a sledgehammer and causing over $10k in damages.
4th teen suspect arrested in 2022 Brandon murder case: HCSO
Investigators in Hillsborough County have arrested the fourth and final teenage suspect in a murder case dating back to 2022.
Investigators in Hillsborough County have arrested the fourth and final teenage suspect in a murder case dating back to 2022.
Tampa 'Madame' accused of running human trafficking, prostitution rings out of massage parlors and barbershops
A Tampa woman is accused of being a ‘Madame’ and running a human trafficking and prostitution ring in two counties.
A Tampa woman is accused of being a ‘Madame’ and running a human trafficking and prostitution ring in two counties.
Florida schools must lock all doors during learning hours starting July 1, creating some challenges
In an attempt to make campuses safer, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around schools to be locked during all learning hours.
In an attempt to make campuses safer, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law that will require all doors, hallways, and gates in and around schools to be locked during all learning hours.
3-year-old dies after random stabbing outside Ohio grocery store, police say
Police in Ohio say a 3-year-old boy stabbed by a woman in a grocery store parking lot has died in what they believe was a random attack.
Police in Ohio say a 3-year-old boy stabbed by a woman in a grocery store parking lot has died in what they believe was a random attack.
Girlfriend of suspect in Brian Battie shooting arrested, accused of helping him cover up crime
Investigators have arrested the girlfriend of the man charged in a Sarasota County shooting that injured Auburn football player Brian Battie and killed his brother in May.
Investigators have arrested the girlfriend of the man charged in a Sarasota County shooting that injured Auburn football player Brian Battie and killed his brother in May.